I took a break for a while once. Not for anything exciting like travel, I just was burned out. I spent 6 months working for UPS, unloading trucks and airplanes. It was great - I worked 2 hours a day, got in shape, learned a bit about a new industry, and got health coverage during my time off.

Eventually, I went back to work in tech, no longer burned out. It was a good time in my life. If you can manage the finances of not working, I do recommend it.